Chapter 273 : Fake Time Keepers!!

Seeing Quill's bewildered expression, Yondu clarified:

"Your father ain't just any ordinary flok, he's a planet called Ego, and you happen to be one of his many offspring!"

Quill's face contorted in disbelief, as if thinking, "You've gotta be kidding me."

When I was a tadpole, the fella even threatened to gobble me up. Ain't that a load of hogwash!

Yondu let out a weary sigh. Today's revelation was just the tip of the iceberg; there'd be a reckoning someday. 

Without it, Quill, whose brain's about the size of a pea, might never wrap his head around it.

Silence fell between them as Yondu mulled over his thoughts. Quill breathed a sigh of relief, and they resumed watching the video.

["Mobius bit the dust like that, and Loki wore a mournful expression."

"It ain't just about losing a friend; Loki realized he'd held the other fella in high regard."

"But friendship's a luxury he ain't accustomed to," Loki found himself grappling with unexpected emotions.

The female judge paid no mind to Loki's inner turmoil as she whisked them away to find Sylvie.

"Who just walked in!?" demanded the female judge, addressing the guard.

"Officer B-15," came the reply.

"Get her!" ordered the judge without hesitation, swiftly deducing betrayal upon seeing Sylvie's drenched appearance.

With the authoritative air of one accustomed to issuing commands, the judge escorted the two Lokis, clad in time collars, into a mysterious golden elevator. 

Their destination? The Time Keepers!

The sudden appearance of the enigmatic Time Keepers caught many viewers off guard, sparking excitement among the masses.

Meanwhile, in Kamar-Taj, Doctor Strange found himself incredulous.

"Would a being of such cosmic stature really concern themselves with such trivial matters?" he wondered.

Much like Kamar-Taj, an organization under the aegis of the Vishanti, the Time Keepers's involvement in Loki's affairs seemed incongruous, creating a sense of dissonance.

For powerhouses like Thanos, Ronan the Accuser, Ego the Living Planet, and the Collector, the moment was fraught with gravity.

They were eager to see who dared to toy with the destiny of others!

Was it truth or a grander deceit?

[The elevator glided noiselessly. Finally, Sylvie couldn't contain herself and spoke up:

"Do you still remember me? Back then, you, the female adjudicator who was then just an ordinary time guard, personally apprehended me!"

"Of course, I remember. Is there something you wish to inquire about, time criminal?" The female adjudicator responded calmly.

[Sylvie suppressed her anger and questioned, "What triggered the temporal upgrade? Why did you arrest me?"

[The female adjudicator remained indifferent. "Is that relevant?" 

Sylvie clenched her teeth and spoke with venom:

"Of course, it matters! You robbed me of my life and set everything I have now into motion!"

"So, what exactly is this 'related event'?" The female adjudicator pondered briefly. Then, just as Sylvie anxiously awaited her response, she chuckled arrogantly and declared:

"I don't recall."]

In the realm of the Hokage, Orochimaru licked his lips and fixed his gaze upon the female adjudicator with his golden, vertical pupils:

"What an evil character. This woman can remember Sylvie's childhood, yet conveniently forgets the related events!"

"She intentionally withheld the information from Sylvie to torment her!"

Beside him, Uchiha Madara shook his head, his brow furrowed:

"I believe she simply lacks the courage to speak!"

"This woman ascended from a mere guard to a judge. Her continued silence despite knowing the truth speaks volumes."

"I have a hunch that perhaps there wasn't even a divergence in the timeline back then!"

Obito's heart raced at Uchiha Madara's words. He glanced back at the screen. Suddenly, Sylvie's ordeal seemed orchestrated from the past.

Indeed, this woman might hold the key to something crucial now.

Yet, Obito found himself more intrigued by the Time Keeperss.

[Ding!] 

[The golden elevator descended to its destination, and with a crisp chime, the doors parted.

The sight that greeted them was a space exuding an ancient aura, with a platform ahead and invisible chasms flanking it.

Perched atop the platform were the god-tier Time Keepers, capable of harmonizing the timelines across the multiverse.

Gazing upward, Loki beheld three lizard-like beings adorned in ornate, enigmatic robes, their gazes inscrutable, their bodies adorned with scales.

Simultaneously, father and son, Odin and Thor, furrowed their brows in concern.

Thor's expression twisted, his hesitation palpable:

"This is the Time Keepers? It doesn't appear all that powerful," he remarked.

"And," Loki interjected, voicing what Thor was thinking, "It bears a striking resemblance to the dying monsters of Warnerheim."

Odin shared their suspicions, yet still remarked, "Perhaps this level of power is beyond my perception. Keep watching."

Unbeknownst to Odin and the others, their skepticism disappointed countless onlookers.

The Time Keepers before them... seemed rather ordinary, lacking the enigmatic aura many had anticipated.

The Time Keeperss gazed down at the two Lokis, their scarlet eyes shifting to gold as they spoke emotionlessly:

"After numerous twists and turns, you have finally arrived before us."

"Before the end, what do you wish to convey, sinners of time?" Loki boldly shouted:

"Is this why you've brought us here? To end us?"

"It's absurd! I've perished countless times; if you desire it, then do it!" Loki continued, unflinching.

The seated Time Keepers retorted angrily, "Your bravado poses no threat to us! Time is our domain!"

"It's all so surreal, growing even more bizarre!" 

On the Nevada Star, Tony observed the Dwarf King with a perplexed expression:

"Itri, do you concern yourself with the threat of ants beneath your feet?"

The Dwarf King pondered briefly before replying, "Nevada knows no such creatures as ants."

"Damn!" Tony internally cursed, restraining the urge to raise his middle finger. But he conceded, pondering the analogy. 

Just as the Dwarf King remarked, do humans truly concern themselves with the ants beneath their feet? 

Clearly, it seemed improbable. And yet, here stood the omnipotent Time Keeperss, confronting what could be likened to an ant.

"It feels just like falling ill!

"It's not fair, it's not fair!"

["I sense fear in you!" Sylvie sneered at the Time Keepers.

[The lead Time Keepers shook his head disdainfully 🙂

["No, time is distorted, you've disappointed us greatly."

["Time Keepers, you may dispose of them."

"In just two sentences, the Time Keepers sealed the fate of the pair!"

"And due to the time collar's existence, the two were utterly helpless!)

"But at that moment, the elevator doors opened once more, and B-15 barged in!"

"Knowing the truth, she stood steadfastly by Loki's side, swiftly using the controller to free the duo from their time collars."

"The skirmish commences!"

"Bravery resides solely with the four Time Keeperss and the female adjudicator, posing no real threat to Loki and Sylvie. Within moments, they are either incapacitated or slain!)

"Unexpectedly, at this juncture, the Time Keepers began pleading for clemency!)

"Sylvie, perhaps we can negotiate.")

This spectacle left countless spectators aghast, shattering the image of the Time Keepers entirely!!

"And in the very next moment, an even more shocking event unfolded!

"Sylvie, heedless of the supplication for mercy, thrust her dagger like a spear, striking the highest Time Keeper's neck in an instant!)

"A few spins!"

"The Time Keepers was decapitated in a stunning twist, his head rolling several times before coming to rest at Sylvie's feet.

"Followed by chilling laughter!"

"The head on the ground, and the remaining two Time Keeperss perched atop it, all cackled unnervingly!]

[After a prolonged bout of laughter, the sound abruptly ceased, the Time Keeperss' bodies jerking as if power had been cut off."

"Sylvie retrieved the head from the ground, cast a glance behind, and her complexion suddenly drained of color."

"The next moment, she turned to Loki in disbelief:)

"This is a sham, a soulless automaton!"

In an instant, the hair of countless viewers stood on end, a wave of horror coursing through them, sending shivers down their spines!

For if the Time Keeper is counterfeit...

Then who truly commands the TVA!!!